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INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE FINANCE & THE SDG FINANCE ACADEMY
This module is the foundation for understanding all those that follow: please complete this first before starting any of the others. In this module, we will focus on UNDP's role in unlocking catalytic finance to advance the SDGs through financial instruments and policy reforms.
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PUBLIC FINANCE: INTRODUCTION TO BUDGETING FOR SDGS
In this module, you will learn about public finance management that supports achievement of SDG targets. In 2022, UNDP worked with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to develop a comprehensive self-directed e-learning course, which is linked to this module.
It begins with a brief introduction to UNDP’s engagement in this work, then links you to the UNITAR course. Upon completion of the UNITAR course, you will be redirected to this module for UNDP-specific examples of budgeting for the SDGs.
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PUBLIC FINANCE: INTRODUCTION TO TAX FOR THE SDGS
In this module, you will learn about the crucial role of taxation in advancing the SDGs.
It covers the importance of taxes in governance, key terms and concepts, and the challenges and possible reforms that can support more effective and impactful taxation. You will also learn about UNDP's role in strengthening tax systems and UNDP's Tax for SDGs Initiative.
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PUBLIC FINANCE: INTRODUCTION TO DEBT FOR THE SDGS
In this module, you will learn about how debt instruments are used in financing the SDGs, with a focus on sovereign (government-issued) bonds. You will gain knowledge of sustainable debt instruments, including thematic bonds and debt-for-nature swaps, and understand the importance of debt instruments as sustainable finance tools. You will also learn about UNDP's engagement with debt to finance the SDGs.
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PUBLIC FINANCE: INTRODUCTION TO INSURANCE AND RISK FINANCING FOR THE SDGS
In this module you will learn how risk transfer through insurance and risk financing solutions protects and drives development and the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals.
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INTRODUCTION TO UNLOCKING PRIVATE CAPITAL AND ALIGNING BUSINESS OPERATIONS FOR THE SDGS
This module outlines UNDP's approach to working with the private sector to unlock private capital and align business operations for the SDGs. In this introductory module, you will learn why the private sector is an essential partner for achieving the SDGs, along with important terminology and approaches used in this work.
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UNLOCKING PRIVATE CAPITAL: INTRODUCTION TO SDG INVESTMENT PROJECT PIPELINES
In this module, you will learn why the private sector is an essential partner for achieving the SDGs. You will also learn important terminology and approaches to building SDG investment project pipelines. The module focuses on UNDP's approach, involving SDG investor maps, identifying enterprises to deliver on investment opportunities, and working with intermediaries.
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